The Boston Red Sox (40-36) visit the Cincinnati Reds (36-39) at Great American Ball Park on Saturday, starting at 4:10 PM ET.
The Red Sox will give the nod to Nick Pivetta (4-4, 3.88 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 5 on the season, and the Reds will counter with Frankie Montas (3-5, 4.62 ERA).
Red Sox vs. Reds Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 4:10 PM ET
Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
How to Watch on TV: BSOH
Probable Pitchers: Pivetta – BOS (4-4, 3.88 ERA) vs Montas – CIN (3-5, 4.62 ERA)
Red Sox vs. Reds Odds
Red Sox to win: -120
Reds to win: +101
Spread: Red Sox -1.5
Total: 9.5 runs
Red Sox vs. Reds Pitcher Performance
| Pivetta |
|
Montás |
| 10 |
GS |
13 |
| 4-4 |
W-L |
3-5 |
| 3.88 |
ERA |
4.62 |
| 53.1 |
IP |
60.1 |
| 14 |
BB |
26 |
| 59 |
SO |
49 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Nick Pivetta
Pivetta gets the start for the Red Sox, his 11th of the season. He is 4-4 with a 3.88 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 53 1/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent appearance on Monday, the righty went seven innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing three earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
The 31-year-old has an ERA of 3.88, with 10 strikeouts per nine innings, in 10 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .230 batting average against him.
Pivetta is looking to secure his fifth quality start of the year.
Pivetta heads into this matchup with seven outings of five or more innings pitched this season.
In two of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Frankie Montás
The Reds will send Montas (3-5) to the mound for his 14th start this season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Sunday, when he threw five innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, giving up three earned runs while allowing four hits.
The 31-year-old has pitched to a 4.62 ERA this season with 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.9 walks per nine across 13 games.
In 13 starts this season, he’s earned four quality starts.
In 13 starts this season, Montas has lasted five or more innings nine times, with an average of 4.6 innings per appearance.
He has made 13 appearances and finished three of them without allowing an earned run.
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